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Veteran receiver Nik Lewis closing in on all-time receptions record

Veteran receiver Nik Lewis closing in on all-time receptions record

TORONTO — Two down, one more to go for Nik Lewis. The veteran receiver began the season fourth on the CFL's all-time reception list behind Hall of Famers Terry Vaughn (1,006), Ben Cahoon (1,017) and Geroy Simon (1,029).
Norman Rockwell baseball painting sells for $1.6M at auction

Norman Rockwell baseball painting sells for $1.6M at auction

DALLAS — A rendering by Norman Rockwell of one of his best known baseball-themed paintings has sold at auction for $1.6 million. The work was a study, or a preliminary work, for Rockwell's "Tough Call.
With turmoil at home, Venezuela Little Leaguers get big lift

With turmoil at home, Venezuela Little Leaguers get big lift

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — The players from Venezuela look as happy as any other team, dancing to "Shake Your Groove Thing" with the tournament mascot before a win over Mexico and raising the roof to "Taking Care of Business" before a loss to Canada.
Potomaks want to make Winter Olympics a family affair

Potomaks want to make Winter Olympics a family affair

CALGARY — With two daughters trying out for Canada's Olympic women's hockey team, Steve and Jane Potomak are prepared for joy, tears or perhaps both.
LSU officially has new live tiger mascot on campus

LSU officially has new live tiger mascot on campus

BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana State University officially has a new live tiger mascot on its campus. The tiger arrived in Baton Rouge last week, coming from a rescue facility in Okeechobee, Florida.
Scores and Schedule

Scores and Schedule

Sunday's Games MLB Interleague Chicago Cubs 6 Toronto 5 (10 innings) Detroit 6 L.A. Dodgers 1 Minnesota 12 Arizona 5 American League Tampa Bay 3 Seattle 0 Boston 5 N.Y. Yankees 1 L.A.
Sunday's Games

Sunday's Games

Sunday's Games MLB Interleague Chicago Cubs 6 Toronto 5 (10 innings) Detroit 6 L.A. Dodgers 1 Minnesota 12 Arizona 5 American League Tampa Bay 3 Seattle 0 Boston 5 N.Y. Yankees 1 L.A.
Courtney Turner selected first overall by Boston Blades in CWHL draft

Courtney Turner selected first overall by Boston Blades in CWHL draft

TORONTO — Courtney Turner was selected first overall by the Boston Blades on Sunday in the 2017 CWHL draft. The five-foot-three forward from Union College is a native of Milton, Mass. Forward Kristyn Capizzano of Oakville, Ont.
Charles Hamelin qualifies for fourth Olympics after short track team selections

Charles Hamelin qualifies for fourth Olympics after short track team selections

MONTREAL — Charles Hamelin qualified for his fourth Olympics on Sunday after finishing second overall at the Canadian short track team selections.
Cubs sweep Blue Jays with wild 6-5 victory in 10 innings

Cubs sweep Blue Jays with wild 6-5 victory in 10 innings

CHICAGO — Alex Avila felt for Raffy Lopez. It was quite a day for catchers. Avila capped Chicago's three-run 10th inning with a two-run single, and the Cubs swept the Toronto Blue Jays with a wild 6-5 victory on Sunday.